3-Deoxy-D-?erythro-?hex-?2-?enonic Acid δ-?Lactone 2,?4,?6-?Triacetate is an intermediate in the synthesis of 3-Deoxy-D-arabino-hexonic Acid Calcium Salt (D232055) which has been shown to not play a major role in the initial hydrothermal decarboxylation of biomass.